The Ship and Mitre is a long established Dale Street pub whose nautical downstairs bar and Art Deco upstairs room preserve different chapters of the building’s character. Its present name combines two earlier pub names, The Flagship and The Mitre. The result is an unmistakably traditional Liverpool setting with food substantial enough to make the pub a dining destination as well as a place for a pint.
The kitchen, run as The One Pan Band, cooks a changing daily menu rather than relying only on basic bar snacks. Beef scouse made with dark ale, braised beef and root vegetables is served with pickled red cabbage and bread, while Blind Scouse provides a vegetarian interpretation. Market haddock in craft ale batter, hand cut chips, tartare sauce and mushy peas offers another strong pub classic.
Other mains move confidently beyond those local staples. Peppercorn pork belly, confit duck with chorizo and a Cumberland sausage with curry ketchup show a broad comfort food approach. Loaded fries, croquetas and lemon hummus provide smaller or shareable choices, and the menu includes vegan and vegetarian dishes as well as a simple pudding.
Beer remains integral to the experience, with a large changing selection across real ales, ciders, craft beer, continental taps and bottled imports. The range covers pale ales, porters, stouts, wheat beers, lagers and fruit sours, while staff can recommend a style to match a diner’s preferences. That depth of choice, paired with freshly cooked food, gives The Ship and Mitre a distinctive place among central Liverpool pubs.
Address: 133 Dale Street, Liverpool L2 2JH, United Kingdom